ZK-WACDespite the awesome smile, WAC flies true and likes to represent. WAC also likes trial flights and life raft drops
Every pilot starts in a light aircraft
Aviation is diverse.
Whether you want to join an airline, or fly warbirds, or fly yourself, whānau and friends around in the hydrogen or electric future, you need to start somewhere.
The former-RNZAF Strikemaster and its pilot (pictured above) is a member of Wellington Aero Club and an honoured visitor to Wellington Airport. Before you can fly aircraft types like this one — and many others! — you need to start a little smaller.
Wellington Aero Club has what you need to start your recreational or professional career…
Piper Tomahawk PA38
Our beloved and stalwart training aircraft…
2 seats
Fitted with dual controls for training
Equipped with Aspen Evolution Electronic Flight Displays
112hp engines
Respectable 90kts (166km/hr) cruise
Each can be hired at $227/hour plus a variable fuel surcharge. Please note that this does not include the instructor’s time.
Sometimes our three Tomahawks are joined by others to ensure we always have a capacity to match the needs of our students and pilot members.
The following Tomahawks based on the Western Apron have transformed many “ab initio” aspirants and pilot members of Wellington Aero Club into soloists and PPL holders and beyond…
↑ Pictured in the Club’s hangar during her final post-purchase checks, ZK-EQX is the newest addition to our Tomahawk training fleet. Her two colour striped-flourish adds flare to our flight line. Especially while rounding out a short final on Runway One Six. See more photos of EQX’s debut in the Wairarapa when she joined us in January 2022.
Our other Tomahawks used for training include…
Take control…
Make the first flight of your flying career in one of our Tomahawks. Fly now, start here…
After you master a Tomahawk, the sky’s the limit…
Piper Warrior PA28
A great training and cross-country aircraft with 4 seats (so room to take your friends!), dual controls for training, a 160hp engine, and a cruise speed of 105 knots (195 km/hr)
$265/hour
Cessna 172N
As the world's most produced aircraft, it makes a great training and cross-country aircraft with 4 seats (so room to take your friends!), dual controls for training, a 180hp engine, and a cruise speed of 115 knots (213 km/hr)
$265/hour
Cessna 172S
A great cross-country aircraft with 4 seats (so room to take your friends & family!), dual controls, K90 GPS and auto-pilot, a 180hp engine, and a cruise speed of 115 knots (213 km/hr)
$297/hour
All prices are subject to change and based on solo hire rate. Landing fees and instructor fees are not included above.
Syndicates at Wellington Aero Club
Piper Archer II
Nanchang CJ-6
Aircraft hangarage in Wellington
If you’re visiting Wellington for the weekend, or are looking for something medium or longer term, please contact us to see how we can accomodate your aircraft.